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BMW completes two test days at Hungaroring

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BMW has tested for two days of testing at Hungaroring with drivers Andy Priaulx, Augusto Farfus, Dirk Müller and Dirk Werner.
“In this current phase every test is very important to us. The way the car and tyres interact is a particularly important factor in order to ensure we are competitive, and that was a key component of our test programme. With every test we have a better understanding of the car. We gained more important knowledge again here at the Hungaroring,” said Priaulx.

Three new 2012 DTM specification BMW M3s were present at the test with BMW Team Schnitzer, BMW Team RBM and BMW Team RMG. Main focus was on tyre testing as well as long runs with a total of 753 laps being completed.
“It is a good sign that the cars are so reliable at such an early point in our preparations. We had another two productive days and once again learned a lot about the car,” said Farfus.

Werner had his first taste of the BMW M3 DTM and was pleased with the test day.
“It was a great feeling to be able to test the BMW M3 DTM for the first time. It is very different to the BMW M3 GT. The carbon brakes, in particular, require a big readjustment. The car felt very good from the first moment. We made good progress over the course of the day. I am looking forward to the next opportunity to do some more testing. First, though, I head to Road Atlanta where we can hopefully also win the manufacturers title for BMW,” said Werner.

BMW has so far only confirmed Priaulx and Farfus as official drivers in the DTM 2012. But Dirk Müller looks likely to join them for next year and the German is pleased with his busy schedule for BMW.
“I am having a few very exciting weeks at the moment. After the first joint test at the Lausitzring, we were able to secure the ALMS title last weekend, and now I have just completed the most recent DTM tests. Next week I return to the ALMS for the season finale in Road Atlanta. However, I am very happy to accept the stress. It was great to be involved in the BMW DTM test programme again. I am developing greater trust in the BMW M3 DTM with every kilometre I drive in it. I already feel very comfortable in the car,” said Müller.

Next up for BMW is joint tests with Audi and Mercedes.